Audi A6 1994 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Mitsubishi Galant. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 17 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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